Angel City defender and NWSL original Merritt Matthias joins Sarah to talk about her decision to retire, how the NWSL has evolved from the first game to today, the legacy she’s leaving behind and how she’s working to accept her career disappointments and find worthiness in her accomplishments. Plus, the PWHL’s plan to expand, and poorly timed awards ceremonies.


Follow Merritt Mathias on Instagram here


Check out Syd Leroux’s super cute contract extension photo here


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Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

Angel City defender and NWSL original Merritt Matthias joins Sarah to talk about her decision to retire, how the NWSL has evolved from the first game to today, the legacy she’s leaving behind and how she’s working to accept her career disappointments and find worthiness in her accomplishments. Plus, the PWHL’s plan to expand, and poorly timed awards ceremonies.
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Follow Merritt Mathias on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/merrmerr9/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/merrmerr9/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730407236951000&amp;usg=AOvVaw01kpCASJbA-LHJyZPLLKYb">here</a>
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Check out Syd Leroux’s super cute contract extension photo <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBuJn1YOU14/?img_index=1" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DBuJn1YOU14/?img_index%3D1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730407236951000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CUnrlXjOcXIHGJ-Efkis-">here</a>
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Send us your women’s sports-inspired Halloween costumes! And leave us a spooky voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a> 
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Follow Sarah on social! X: <a href="https://x.com/SarahSpain" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/SarahSpain&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730407236951000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3DVq__enSqaN2SNLrIUbrX">@SarahSpain</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/spain2323&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730407236951000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1tGzxTX1_Ut3RbpK8xcHeJ">@Spain2323</a>
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Follow producer Misha Jones! X: <a href="https://x.com/mishthejrnalist" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/mishthejrnalist&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730407236951000&amp;usg=AOvVaw073bg5R6icjo1D_3lq-3X3">@mishthejrnalist</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730407236951000&amp;usg=AOvVaw20F0ctmCR5d1OuRdPh9uQM">@mishthejrnalist</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mishthejrnalist" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@mishthejrnalist&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730407236951000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Tw8mZh6z6kksPmCWXiqmT">@mishthejrnalist</a>
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Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: <a href="https://x.com/byalexazzi" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/byalexazzi&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730407236951000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CUQAoNIrestRUO71p-whC">@ByAlexAzzi</a>
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Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans. 

Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans.

Good Game with Sarah Spain

Angel City defender and NWSL original Merritt Matthias joins Sarah to talk about her decision to retire, how the NWSL has evolved from the first game to today, the legacy she’s leaving behind and how she’s working to accept her career disappointments and find worthiness in her accomplishments. Plus, the PWHL’s plan to expand, and poorly timed awards ceremonies.

She Came, She Saw, She F****d S*** Up with Merritt Mathias

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